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Honey Vanilla Banana Bread Recipe

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This Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a moist, sweet, and fragrant treat made with ripe bananas, natural honey, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it combines wholesome ingredients with simple techniques to create a flavorful homemade bread.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prepare it for baking.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until they are smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk all wet ingredients together until they are fully combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  5. Fold Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
  6. Prepare Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top for even baking.
  7. Bake Bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve: Slice the banana bread and serve warm or at room temperature to enjoy the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Honey adds moisture and a subtle floral sweetness that can be substituted with maple syrup for a different flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense, tough bread.
  • Ground cinnamon is optional but adds a warm spice note.
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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